Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-09-08
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
SOUTHWEST AIRPORT
Student answer (Band 5.0)
There are two plans those demonstrates the part of an airport at a moment. After passing a year how it appear because of redevelopment.
Overall, there is almost four new establishments, which are the Bag drop area, an ATM system, the sky train and the Car hire system. The walkaway is disappered.
At the bottom of the plans, areas are almost similar.However after the renovation there is increase of places. On the right of the plan of the renovation there is a car hire, whereas there is no such area see today. furthermore , there is an ATM system and on the top of arrivals area there is a cafe. At the left side, which is a departure there is a one more cafe. In addition the bag drop and the check-in .
On the upper part of the plan there is mor
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.5
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement score. While you have attempted to identify some changes, the description is incomplete and ends abruptly mid-sentence. The overview is also quite limited, failing to provide a clear summary of the most significant changes, such as the overall expansion of facilities. To improve, ensure you cover all major features shown in the diagrams and provide a more comprehensive overview that highlights the main trends or transformations rather than just listing individual items. The lack of a completed conclusion or final summary further limits the development of the response.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response shows some attempt at organization, but the progression of ideas is disjointed. While you use some cohesive devices like 'however' and 'furthermore', their usage is sometimes mechanical or incorrectly placed. The paragraphing is insufficient, and the abrupt ending makes the overall structure feel unfinished. To improve, ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus—for example, one for the current layout and one for the proposed changes. Use a wider variety of linking words to connect your sentences more fluidly, and ensure that your referencing (e.g., 'the right of the plan') is clear and consistent throughout the text.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive, often relying on simple descriptors like 'places' or 'areas'. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'the walkaway is disappered' (should be 'walkway has been removed') and 'there is a one more cafe'. You need to use more precise vocabulary related to maps and diagrams, such as 'relocated', 'extended', 'constructed', or 'demolished'. Expanding your range to include more specific terminology for airport facilities and spatial relationships will help you achieve a higher score. Currently, the limited range of vocabulary restricts your ability to describe the changes with precision.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'There are two plans those demonstrates' (should be 'These two plans demonstrate') and 'there is no such area see today'. Sentence structures are mostly simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence forms. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after commas and periods. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles. Try to incorporate a mix of simple and complex sentences, and ensure you proofread your work to correct basic errors in tense and word order.
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